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takes the cake 

When you or people did something so over the top outrageous, either good or bad, in the greatest of ways, that it literally excelled so far at what was done, there is no comparison in known history, to say someone else went further.
On top of everything they did, destroying that kids life, years later on, they after the girl they cost him to use as a leverage on him, this one really takes the cake, you honour.
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Takes the cake 

When a womans booty is noticeably big.
Joe:Damn look at that girls hot ass!

Sean: Yeah man her ass takes the cake!

Joe: Nah bro, her ass takes the whole bakery!
Takes the cake by Blondgirl90 October 18, 2016

Takes the retard cake

When somebody does something so idiotic, in the greatest of ways, what was done was so stupid, there is no comparison in known history, to say someone else did something more idiotic.
Doctor: "I've seen a lot of guys hurt themselves in stupid ways in my day, but yours takes the retard cake!"

take the cake

To be an extreme or special instance, as if it wins a cake for being so extreme or special. Usually used in the form "I have seen/heard a lot of (variable), but (this) takes the cake." A common, but aging phrase in Scandinavian languages.
A: Did you see that girl?
B: Yeah. I've seen a lot of girls in my life, but she takes the cake.
A: I'd let her take the cake any day.
B: You're an idiot.
take the cake by Bennyishere January 12, 2009

take the cake

to deserve the highest honor or admiration
The latest manipulated photo really takes the cake. (example of take the cake)

take the cake

To win a prize; to be the winner
take the cake by lunar shadows January 28, 2005

take the cake

To excell to the point of winning. Originated from slaves "cakewalking," a dance to imitate and make fun of ballroom dancing. Some slave owners would hold cakewalking competitions, and reward the winner with a piece of hoecake.
"That boy can dance!--he's got what it takes to take the cake."
take the cake by KiwiVanilaXtract October 1, 2007
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